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County Health Dept. issues Code Blue advisory for Feb. 20-23

The Camden County Department of Health and Human Services has issued a "Code Blue” severe weather advisory for our area from 6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 20, to 7 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 21, and again from 6 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 22, to 7 a.m. Monday, Feb. 23.

When the Camden County Health Officer declares a Severe Weather Emergency, municipalities with homeless populations, situational homeless or transient populations are expected to activate their Code Blue response plan to accommodate their immediate needs.

When extreme temperatures and other weather emergencies arise, the Cherry Hill Office of Emergency Management reminds residents to check on elderly or disabled relatives and neighbors who live alone to ensure their safety.

Anyone with questions or concerns, or who may need assistance during this stretch of extreme cold, can contact Emergency Management Coordinator Kevin Seta at (856) 432-8836, or by e-mail at kseta@cherryhillpolice.com.

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